Environment
Teagasc will host an open day next month at Johnstown Castle focused on protecting soil health and improving water quality on farms.
Opinion
World Soils Day 2025 takes place on Friday of this week: December 5. It should be a ‘re-set’ date for every Irish farmer.
A new law to ensure soil is monitored in all EU countries has been adopted by the European...
EU member states have adopted the soil monitoring directive, which will establish an EU-wide framework for assessing and monitoring soils.
N.Ireland
The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching,...
BASE Ireland have recently received over €1.4 million in funding for a new European Innovation Partnership (EIP).
Minister Heydon said: "I am a big fan of European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects which are being used on my own farm in south Kildare.
Tillage
Soil compaction is a subject that is now widely recognised and addressed, yet a related issue is soil smearing by tractor wheels
DAERE have issued a final call for all unregistered farm businesses to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS).
Rural Life
A not-for-profit organisation that focuses on regenerating ecosystems will host a walk exploring the future of farming in Co. Tyrone next week
A new EU Soil Health Data Cube layered map will revolutionise how farmers, land managers and policy...
Teagasc and the VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre are seeking participants for a "citizen science project" on soil health.
The Council of the EU (council of ministers) and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on a new soil monitoring law.
Agri-Business
The Ballyhoura region of Ireland is one of three areas chosen to participate in a Living Lab project financed by the EU.
Over 60% of Irish soils were found to be deficient in phosphorus (P), according to the findings of a new report.
A recent report has confirmed the parlous state of soil health throughout Europe. Soil management is an issue that confronts every farmer
Teagasc has announced the appointment of a new head of its environment, soils and land use (ESLU) research department.
Judging is underway in the RDS today (Thursday, January 9) at this year's BTYSTE, with many agricultural projects being showcased.
A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across the region
Grass
The current spell of mild, dry weather that most of the country is experiencing is keeping ground...
A European initiative aiming to revolutionise soil health monitoring and sustainable agriculture has been officially launched.
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of ecosystems
The relentless rain of last autumn and farmers working in such condition will have caused significant damage to Irish tillage soils.
